Aasanas

15 Grade 5 Religious Education (HRE) questions on Aasanas, with worked marking schemes. 15 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Practising aasanas regularly mainly helps a person to:

   A. Grow shorter each day

   B. Forget everything

   C. Become weak and tired

   D. Keep the body healthy and flexible

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   Padmasana is a well-known sitting posture. It is often used during:

   A. Meditation and prayer

   B. Playing football

   C. Running races

   D. Cooking food

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   'Vrikshasana' is the tree pose, where a person balances on one leg. Practising it mainly improves a person's:

   A. Balance and concentration

   B. Skill in quarrelling

   C. Speed in eating

   D. Ability to shout loudly

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Meera feels worried before an exam. Which benefit of practising aasanas and breathing would help her most?

   A. Making her more nervous

   B. Making her body stiff

   C. Taking away her memory

   D. Calming the mind and reducing stress

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   'Shavasana' (the resting pose) is usually done at the end of a yoga session. Its main purpose is to:

   A. Relax the body and rest the mind

   B. Make the body very tired

   C. Start a running race

   D. Wake the muscles suddenly

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Why is it important to practise aasanas slowly and carefully rather than in a hurry?

   A. To show off to friends

   B. To make the body hurt

   C. To avoid injury and do the posture correctly

   D. To finish before everyone else

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Along with the postures, aasanas are usually practised together with:

   A. Watching television

   B. Loud shouting

   C. Deep, steady breathing

   D. Fast eating

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8. Question 8

   3 marks

   Aasanas are yoga postures practised by many Hindus. State three benefits of practising aasanas.

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   1 mark each, max 3: keeps the body healthy/fit; makes the body flexible; improves posture; improves balance; calms the mind/reduces stress; improves concentration; helps breathing; gives strength; helps in meditation.

9. Question 9

   4 marks

   Name any two aasanas and, for each, state one thing it helps with.

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   Marking scheme

   1 mark for each correctly named aasana and 1 mark for its benefit, max 4. Examples: Padmasana (lotus) - helps meditation/calmness; Tadasana (mountain) - improves posture/balance; Vrikshasana (tree) - improves balance/concentration; Bhujangasana (cobra) - strengthens the back. Accept correct named postures with a suitable benefit.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Before doing aasanas, a learner should best prepare by:

    A. Eating a very heavy meal

    B. Warming up and finding a calm, clean space

    C. Wearing tight, stiff shoes

    D. Practising on a slippery, dirty floor

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    Aasanas are often practised with deep breathing and a calm mind. Explain how practising aasanas can help a Grade 5 learner in daily school life. Give two ways.

    (4 marks)

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    2 marks per way (point + explanation), max 4. Examples: improves concentration so one studies better; calms the mind and reduces exam stress; keeps the body fit and active for learning and play; improves posture for sitting well in class; gives self-discipline and a good daily routine.

12. Question 12

    1 mark

    'Tadasana' is also called the mountain pose because a person stands tall and straight. This aasana mainly helps to:

    A. Cause a person to fall

    B. Make the back crooked

    C. Improve posture and balance

    D. Weaken the legs

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13. Question 13

    4 marks

    Before practising aasanas, some preparation is needed. Explain two things a learner should do to prepare well and stay safe.

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    2 marks per point (action + reason), max 4. Examples: warm up first - to avoid straining or injuring muscles; find a clean, calm and open space - so one can move safely and concentrate; practise on an empty stomach - so the body is comfortable; wear loose clothes - to move freely; move slowly/carefully - to avoid injury.

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    In Hindu practice, 'aasanas' are best described as:

    A. Musical drums

    B. Names of rivers

    C. Types of food

    D. Yoga postures or body positions

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    The best time of day that is often recommended for practising aasanas is:

    A. Right after a heavy lunch

    B. During a running competition

    C. In the middle of the night while sleepy

    D. Early morning on an empty stomach

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